Scholarship and Fellowship Education Grant and Faculty Development Grant, Fiscal Year 2020
Scholarship:
This is a two year program. Scholarship funds may be requested for up to $200,000.00 total costs (direct costs and facilities and administrative costs) for the project period. A scholarship student may not receive more than $10,000.00 per year or exceed $20,000.00 over a 2-year period.
Fellowship:
This is a four year program. Fellowship funds may be requested for up to $400,000.00 total costs (direct costs and facilities and administrative costs) for the project period. A post graduate student may not receive funding in excess of $50,000.00 per year or exceed $200,000.00 over a 4-year period.
Faculty Development:
This is a three year program. Faculty Development funds may be requested for up to $450,000.00 total costs (direct costs and facilities and administrative costs) for the project period, provided that an additional $50,000.00 per year is fully matched by the recipient. Other direct costs include but are not limited to course development, equipment, stipends, participation in professional society meetings, and preparation of papers, travel, and associated expenses. The base award is up to $300,000.00. However, the NRC may increase the award amount to the extent that a portion of the award is matched dollar for dollar by the recipient. For example, an award in the amount of $400,000.00 ($100,000 over the base award) would require a match of $100,000.00 from the recipient.
Due Date:
April 10, 2020
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Research and Development Grant, Fiscal Year 2020
Summary:
Of particular interest are projects aimed at:
- Improving Agency future capabilities and organizational effectiveness, including tools and data for analysis and evaluation of emerging or anticipated reactor and fuel cycle technologies; operational; licensing concepts, and potential safety issues.
- Addressing technical gaps and major uncertainties in current analyses supporting risk-informed decision-making.
Improving foundational knowledge that provides the basis for future risk-informed decision-making. - Advanced technology approaches (e.g., data and text analytics and artificial intelligence) and applications (e.g., data mining, risk communication).
- Characterization, handling, storage, or disposal of waste streams (including used fuel) from nuclear power plants (including the various advanced reactor designs that are currently under development.
Budget:
Up to $500,000 Total Costs for three years
Due Date:
April 10, 2020